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Working with industry-leading experts ensures our members have access to the services and support they need to run their business, with exclusive discounts and offers available. Over here, we have compiled all the expert articles and opinions, practical guides, case studies and much more, designed to inform and educate.
Energy Efficient Homes for Tenants become the Priority as Landlords Fight to Beat Inflation
When landlords consider adding to their portfolios, there are all sorts of different factors which they take into consideration, from the price to the location. One area of growing importance to these decisions, as well as how landlords manage their existing portfolio, looks likely to be energy efficiency. Moubin Faizullah Khan from GetGround tells us why.
14 Tips to Help You Reduce Condensation in your Property
Condensation occurs when warm air collides with cold surfaces, or when there's too much humidity in your home and creates water - water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it. While condensation itself isn't a problem, if it's not treated, it can cause damp patches to form where mould can grow. Envirovent has compiled a list of tips to pass on to your tenants so that they can reduce the amount of condensation forming in their homes.
The Landlord's Essential Guide to Garden Maintenance
With summer just around the corner, tenants will be starting to make more use of any outdoor space, and as plants, lawns and weeds grow more rapidly at this time of year, gardens will be in need of extra maintenance. So NRLA deposit protection provider, mydeposits has put together a timely guide to garden maintenance and how to avoid any end-of-tenancy issues that might arise.
HR Top Tips
NRLA business members have free and instant access to specialist advice to support you with managing your business, from our partner Croner Business Support. Over here, Croner advisors address some of the most common queries they receive via their advice lines.
The Rise of the 'DIY Landlord'
The 'squeeze' on private landlords over recent years has left many wondering if property investment is worth the aggravation. Increased estate agency charges, maintenance costs, electrical safety certificates, energy performance upgrade requirements, and reduced tax relief for landlords, are a few of the costs undermining 'buy to let' as a profitable venture. Edward Gray talks about how landlords are taking things into their own hands.
A Case of Rent Arrears
Whilst most tenancies run smoothly, some will result in deposit disputes, causing unforeseen costs, worries and delays. Dispute over cleaning are among the most common. Here Sandy Bastin of TDS reveals what to do to protect yourself.
How to Prove Your Rented Property is Safe for Habitation
As amendments to smoke and carbon monoxide alarm legislation loom for rented properties later this year, we look at how inventory reporting is critical for demonstrating healthy human habitation in tenancies. Here Richard Abbots tells us how to keep your rental properties safe.
How could different types of tenants affect my insurance policy?
There are as many types of tenants as there are rental properties. Who you, as a landlord, chooses to rent to - or the type of tenant your property attracts - depends on many factors including your own preferences, the type of property you are renting and the location of the property.
How to Prevent Cleaning Disputes at the end of Tenancy
Whilst most tenancies do run smoothly, some will unfortunately result in deposit disputes, causing landlords unforeseen costs, worries and delays. Fortunately, being aware of the common causes of deposit disputes can help landlords avoid common pitfalls. Sandy Bastin of NRLA partner TDS explains more.
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